A letter from a father

John Roy

Saturday

Jun 11, 2016 at 8:19 AM

My dearest child, I trust this letter finds you well. I know that you say that you are fine. That is good I suppose, but a Father knows whether his child is happy or not. Are you truly happy? I know that you are searching for something. You always have been. I remember when you were very young, just at the age when you were discovering who you were. You studied everyone and everything around you so that you could fit in. You learned a lot back then.

My dearest child, I trust this letter finds you well. I know that you say that you are fine. That is good I suppose, but a Father knows whether his child is happy or not. Are you truly happy? I know that you are searching for something. You always have been. I remember when you were very young, just at the age when you were discovering who you were. You studied everyone and everything around you so that you could fit in. You learned a lot back then.

Some things I wish you had never learned. But it is part of the plan after all. The things you experienced, even the bad things, is what will lead you to the happiness you seek.

Did you even know that I have been watching you from far away? I am not sure you wanted me to look after you. But it is My job to know all My children wherever you are. I want you to be happy and have everything you need. I tried to make you happy with the life I gave you, even if you didn’t see it that way. If only you saw the revealing messages in the words I left for you. I do not mean to make you resent me. Did it seem like I was badgering you and reminding you of your faults?

As it says in Ephesians: Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. And in Colossians it says: Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

All fathers are proud of their children and wish only for them to be on display as a treasure. They start out as soft clay to be molded into a fine vessel, set out for all to see. And in that vessel, a father’s hopes and dreams lie. He hopes that his child carry on his love, too. After all, a child is made in his Father’s image. It is natural for the Father to want the child to carry on His Spirit.

You see, my child, I have much that I want to teach you, but your spirit is impatient. Be still and know that I am here. If you continue to search for only that which pleases the flesh, you will certainly become frustrated when you have reached the limit of what the world has for you. Then what?

I am sure you saw other people with beautiful things that gave them comfort and entertainment. And it is understandable to want to be like them.

Remember that one day these things will wither away and rust. Then where will you find your joy? There is an old Proverb that says: A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

My child, please understand I may not have given you these beautiful things you wanted, but I did give you what you needed. I want you to have only what is real and true. Is it really necessary for your mind and body to be constantly in a state of exhilaration? Is there no time at rest? I think you would understand more about me if you had time to rest and think upon what I have actually provided for you. Maybe then you would delight in me and realize that it’s not what I have done to you, but what I have done for you.

Did you think I was punishing you? Those times that I had to discipline you were just as hard for Me as they were for you. Please know that I did not do it out of hate but out of love. Another Proverb to remember is: My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves… Disciplining is a part of my job that I wish was never needed. But as lambs stray from the flock, a good shepherd will seek it out with his rod and bring it back into the fold. It is only because he loves his sheep so much.

Others may want to be your shepherd. But only a true shepherd will protect you and know your voice. A hired shepherd will leave you once the going gets tough. But I will stand in the doorway and none shall get by me.

You see, my child, I was not holding you back. I was building you up. I was getting you ready for what I know to be the things that will threaten you and harm you. I know what you have faced and will face in the future. But be of good spirit because I go before you, I stand behind you, and I am at your side.

For you are so precious to Me, there is nothing that I would not do for you, even to death. So if you are feeling left out or ignored, why would you blame me? I have never stopped providing for you and I never will forsake you. I know what you need and I am faithfully waiting for you to ask Me. But you are so very far away from Me now and I need you to know that I am still only a whisper away. If you hunger, I can feed you. If you thirst, I can give you something so you will never thirst again. Yes, what I have may seem simple and cheap, but if you only knew how fulfilling it truly is.

My child, I have the happiness and joy ready for you to find. You should not search for a text from me on your cell phone. Do not look for me there.

You will not find me on TV or the internet. Do not look for me there. You will not see me at the stores or at the pubs and places of entertainment. I won’t be there either. You will only find me always in your heart, where I belong.

With all the love in the world. Your One and Only Father

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